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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

5627 E HWY 22, Panama City FL 32404 · 850.215.3200

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1305223
Grade history
MAR 24
JUN 24
SEP 24
DEC 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024018537Mar 18, 2024Apr 23, 2024$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, above the buffet line.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Cardboard boxes used in the storage room or when heavily soiled, needs to be removed.
Basic/36-06-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the dining area and buffet area.
Basic/36-32-5
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed evidence of 10 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 dead roaches behind door against the wall in the kitchen. 4 dead roaches behind reach in freezer next to the hand sink in the kitchen. 4 dead roaches inside the cabinet below the oven in the kitchen. Observed employee cleaning up all dead roaches.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Observed no evidence of dead roaches in the area against the wall behind the door in kitchen. Observed no evidence of dead roaches behind reach in freezer next to hand sink in the kitchen. Observed no evidence of dead roaches inside the cabinet below the oven in the kitchen. Admin Complaint
Mar 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.barry stirratl
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Dead roaches on premises. Observed evidence of 10 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 dead roaches behind door against the wall in the kitchen. 4 dead roaches behind reach in freezer next to the hand sink in the kitchen. 4 dead roaches inside the cabinet below the oven in the kitchen. Observed employee cleaning up all dead roaches.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Feb 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rupal Bhakta.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2024 · Observed no proof of food manager certification. Manager stated that food manager certification class is scheduled for 2-22-24. Time Extended
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rupal Bhakta.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.